Wireless and IR Shutter Release
Nov 30, 2016 20:46:08 #
roadchuck wrote:
Since I'm all about "What you get for your money" I thought I'd reply here.. I just returned an "Excellent" D810 for a few reasons.. One was you need some external trigger plugged into it and they come at a price and an inconvenience to get a pic. My D750 is happy with the el cheapo IR remotes (and I've used the battery grips just for storage for backup cards and the remote) that are soo much more convenient ... Someday we'll have medium format quality in a pocket camera...
Most of us here are looking for the most bang from our bucks, me included. That's why I don't use the Nikon remote.
For less than $40.00, you can buy a wireless remote for the 800 series camera that not only gives remote release but Time Lapse, Long Exposure and Intervalometer functions. Check out the Vello Shutterboss. And it is simple enough for a caveman to use it.
As I'm sure you are aware, RF units are not limited to line of sight, being in only certain positions relative to the camera or very short distances.
Nov 30, 2016 23:21:17 #
skingfong wrote:
I've used both shutter releases with wireless and ... (show quote)
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Check out Aputure Trigmaster Plus II.
http://www.aputure.com/Trigmaster-Plus-II-TXII
They offer many other items like the ability to see and control what you're photographing from a distance also, at least for some cameras.
http://www.aputure.com
Dec 1, 2016 01:13:00 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've never been bothered by shutter lag with wireless on my NIkons, but I never did a detailed study. It's nice if the camera has receivers on both front and back. I prefer wireless to wired - so much simpler. Of course, you have to remember to turn off the remote setting on the camera afterwards, something I don't always do.
With my Nikons, the camera disables the IR wireless setting every time you turn it off. So I have to go into the menu and enable it every time I turn the camera on.
Also, the camera overrides back button focus settings when using the IR wireless, and will refocus when the remote button is pressed. That causes a lag in shooting; the only solution I've found is to set the camera to manual focus before using the IR wireless.
Dec 2, 2016 16:50:26 #
I shoot with a D810 and do a lot of low light and night photography. I watched a good friend damage the receptacle his 810 trying to push the connector into the camera body. Since then I just use the shutter delay mode and a really stout tripod and head to shoot in these conditions.
Dec 6, 2016 23:09:10 #
Got a remote on ebay for a couple $, works fine. I also got a program on my phone, that is good for just about any camera. DSLR Remote. Good for when I have forgotten to take my remote.
I also have a wired remote, but I don't use it much. The wireless are small.
I also have a wired remote, but I don't use it much. The wireless are small.
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